So what should I get? (Television) - Page 4

**HemiEd** · 05-13-2005, 05:36 PM

I bought a new 36 inch HD TV in January of 04, two guesses why.

Anyway I have had a lot of trouble (four break downs in 13 months) and have been successful in getting the manufacturer to take it back through Best Buy. ($1600) I do not like any projection TV that I have seen, thus I bought 36 picture tube model mentioned above. At that time the LCD units were well out of my price range. Does anyone have a recommendation? HD is a must, insights are appreciated and it has to come from Best Buy.

CASHMAN · 05-15-2005, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

To me picture is everything. I would always rather have a smaller picture with higher quality. Plasma's will start to approach their bottom in another 12 to 18 months. I am going to hold out till then. I love my Sony Trinitron Wega 36" flat screen, it just weighs a ton but the picture is better than anything that's not high definition and it's only $899

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1077628885796

But other then that its a good set to get.

CASHMAN.

BIG_DADDY · 05-15-2005, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CASHMAN

But other then that its a good set to get.

CASHMAN.

Nobody makes a better TV than Mitsubishi bar none. I was just trying to get you away from the projection approach.

CASHMAN · 05-15-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Nobody makes a better TV than Mitsubishi bar none. I was just trying to get you away from the projection approach.

I underdtood that i was just asking if it was a good set to get, and thanks for the tips i will look at the one you put in your post. My aunt and brother-n-law bought the 65 inch one last week and it looks good, but i will still look around.

CASHMAN.

**Manila-Chief** · 05-15-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Nobody makes a better TV than Mitsubishi bar none. I was just trying to get you away from the projection approach.

Hey, I'm trying to learn and not be a smart aleck .... is this based upon ratings of T.V.'s or upon your personal experience? I was unaware that Mitshubishi make a quality T.V. .... see, I'm learning already!!!

**HemiEd** · 05-15-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manila-Chief

Congrats HemiEd!!!
One of those guys said that a CRT HD set really gave the sharpest picture. Is that correct information?

Thanks, I sure thought the CRT model that I had gave an incredible picture. I just got a lemon. I gave $1600 for it Jan of 04 to watch the Chiefs in the playoffs and SB but we know what happened to that. Heck, they are half that price now almost.

Logical · 05-15-2005, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CASHMAN

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1077625453350

I am looking at getting this TV, any good or bad news on it??

CASHMAN.

I own that model (only a couple of years older) and it has been fantastic. It should be a great choice.

CASHMAN · 05-15-2005, 09:36 PM

If you are in KC or near ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS is going out of bussiness and everything is 20% off there price, just a heads up and sorry if you allready no.

CASHMAN.

BIG_DADDY · 05-15-2005, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manila-Chief

Hey, I'm trying to learn and not be a smart aleck .... is this based upon ratings of T.V.'s or upon your personal experience? I was unaware that Mitshubishi make a quality T.V. .... see, I'm learning already!!!

My family is in the business. www.larsonshomefurnishings.com Pop's says once their sold they almost never come back an nobody takes better care of their customers even outside of a warranty, Sony doesn't even come close in that department. As far as picture quality they run with anyone there as well.

**Manila-Chief** · 05-17-2005, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemiEd

Thanks, I sure thought the CRT model that I had gave an incredible picture. I just got a lemon. I gave $1600 for it Jan of 04 to watch the Chiefs in the playoffs and SB but we know what happened to that. Heck, they are half that price now almost.

Hey man, when you have had a chance to watch it for a couple days please come back and give us your evaluation of it and lemon you first bought. I'm interested in learnin.

I've done a little research and it seems CRT gives the best quality with Plasma coming in a close second???

I hear that about prices cut in half ... hope they continue to drop and go down half again by this time next year.

Miles · 05-17-2005, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manila-Chief

I've done a little research and it seems CRT gives the best quality with Plasma coming in a close second???

I hear that about prices cut in half ... hope they continue to drop and go down half again by this time next year.

The best picture quality is usually going to be CRT. The two major drawbacks of the CRT sets is the small size and high weight (really only an issue if you move around). Also the smaller screen size tends to make the picture look better when comparing them the larger sets.

IMO there is really no clear second best technology if you are also looking at price. The manufacture and build quality are a big factor. The mid to high end plasmas have an excellent picture but it also comes with the high price tag. Many of the lower end plasma sets can look rather mediocre and may not display a true HD signal.

A good DLP/LCD (Samsung/Sony) rear projection can look pretty close to mid end plasmas and at a fraction of the cost. They take up more space than plasma but weigh about the same. IMO these offer the best value but it basically comes down to personal preferance and your particular needs.

Fairplay · 05-17-2005, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CASHMAN

If you are in KC or near ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS is going out of bussiness and everything is 20% off there price, just a heads up and sorry if you allready no.

CASHMAN.

Well that retail outlet came out of the shoot quick but fell flat on its face.
Thats too bad.

**DaKCMan AP** · 05-17-2005, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CASHMAN

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1077625453350

I am looking at getting this TV, any good or bad news on it??

CASHMAN.

My parents got the WS-65615 earlier this year. They are pleased with it and the picture is outstanding.

**HemiEd** · 05-17-2005, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manila-Chief

Hey man, when you have had a chance to watch it for a couple days please come back and give us your evaluation of it and lemon you first bought. I'm interested in learnin.

I've done a little research and it seems CRT gives the best quality with Plasma coming in a close second???

I hear that about prices cut in half ... hope they continue to drop and go down half again by this time next year.

Will do, it gets delivered today.

**Dartgod** · 05-17-2005, 07:16 AM

Here's a good forum for researching television brands and technologies. The cover everything from CRTs, CRT projection, DLP, Projectors, Plasma, LCD and so on. It's very active (nearly 150,000 members and 5.5 million posts), it was very useful for me when I was researching a big screen purchase recently.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/

We ended up buying a Panasonic 50" DLP and I cannot say enough good things about this set. I was about ready to purchase a Samsung until I saw them side-by-side and the Panny clearly had the better picture quality. The viewing angles are the best I've seen in a projection TV.

**HemiEd** · 05-20-2005, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manila-Chief

Hey man, when you have had a chance to watch it for a couple days please come back and give us your evaluation of it and lemon you first bought. I'm interested in learnin.

I've done a little research and it seems CRT gives the best quality with Plasma coming in a close second???

I hear that about prices cut in half ... hope they continue to drop and go down half again by this time next year.

Well, as promised, here is an update. Installing it was a real bitch. I had to go to the Chiropractor the next day, this thing weighs over 120 lbs. Holding something this expensive over my head gave me a real rush, similar to the time I wired in a new breaker box "hot."
I spent most of the first evening trying to hook up my DVD, Direct TV, Comcast Cable, Surround Sound and DVR. In just a short year and a half, they have obsoleted most of the cables I already owned. My wife spent all of the next day making things mostly functional. I have watched it for a few hours now, incredible. The DVD that I watched last night (National Treasure?) was truly like being at a movie. We are still jacking with trying to get everything working and have relented to paying someone to come out tomorrow. This is more than I anticipated by far. Someday soon, I hope it takes it rightful place of just being a TV.

05-13-2005, 05:36 PM
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2920564	So what should I get? (Television) I bought a new 36 inch HD TV in January of 04, two guesses why. Anyway I have had a lot of trouble (four break downs in 13 months) and have been successful in getting the manufacturer to take it back through Best Buy. ($1600) I do not like any projection TV that I have seen, thus I bought 36 picture tube model mentioned above. At that time the LCD units were well out of my price range. Does anyone have a recommendation? HD is a must, insights are appreciated and it has to come from Best Buy.
Posts: 33,565

05-15-2005, 09:36 PM	#52
CASHMAN ERNIE-New CHIEFS FAN!!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: OVERLAND PARK KS. Casino cash: $10004900	If you are in KC or near ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS is going out of bussiness and everything is 20% off there price, just a heads up and sorry if you allready no. CASHMAN.
Posts: 1,856

05-17-2005, 07:16 AM	#59
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7060000	Here's a good forum for researching television brands and technologies. The cover everything from CRTs, CRT projection, DLP, Projectors, Plasma, LCD and so on. It's very active (nearly 150,000 members and 5.5 million posts), it was very useful for me when I was researching a big screen purchase recently. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/ We ended up buying a Panasonic 50" DLP and I cannot say enough good things about this set. I was about ready to purchase a Samsung until I saw them side-by-side and the Panny clearly had the better picture quality. The viewing angles are the best I've seen in a projection TV. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
Posts: 51,179